When will ATT Match Sprint Everything Plan?

To my knowledge, AT&T does not have a plan that matches Sprint's Simply Everything Plan ($99)... no carrier does. And IMO, I don't think any major carrier will match Sprint's Simply Everything Plan... especially NOT AT&T or Verizon... they don't need to!


EDIT: Just to add on, in respect to "bang-for-the-buck", Sprint is simply the cheapest when BlackBerries or SERO is involved. However, if non-BlackBerry voice-only, or voice + messaging, or voice + data services are involved (NOT all 3), some plans may be less bang-for-the-buck than other carriers (like T-Mobile).

 

Jim, isn't there any other Sprint device you would consider besides the Blackberry's?

 

I agree that the lack of true CDMA + GSM world phones is disappointing, and that if Sprint wants to capture some more market share from frequent international travelers, it would be smart to introduce more CDMA + GSM phones.

I DID hear though, that the BlackBerry Niagra that Sprint is supposed to be getting is RUMORED to be the 8830's replacement, and that it MIGHT have CDMA + GSM/HSPA. Supposedly it's supposed to be arriving Q1, but who knows what the actual ETA is...

BGR: Sprint to release the BlackBerry Niagra this quarter?

 

You could get the Samsung Ace!!

 

I think smartestchild used to have the ACE

 

Since Sprint is having financial trouble, I think they are making sweet deals to lure customers in. Kind of like when AT&T wireless was bought by Cingular, but was still competing for customers before the offical merger. We got a great deal back then (late 2004) and have kept it, buying unlocked phones as needed.

Verizon and at&t feel they are superior, so they don't need to cut prices. I'd love to see it happen, though. Or I would like to see Sprint get stronger, if only to put pressure on the bigger players.

We're happy with our plan and unlocked GSM phones. I've been in to the at&t stores and the reps say that rollover is great, but when they look at our plan, they admit it's much better than anything they currently offer.

Luckily, Cingular/new at&t lets us stay on our plan indefinitely and Sprint would let you do the same...

 

This is exactly why everyone should have been against those mega mergers that AT&T and Verizon kept making for years. Now all of their customers are stuck paying high prices with greatly reduced competition. I remember telling everyone to be careful what they wished for after each merger or buyout was announced.

 

ATT has a Unlimited Plan For $99. But this unlimited plan is for voice only. No changes on data and SMS pricing.
ATT and Verizon doesn't have any such plans which matches Sprint Everything Plan.

 

Yes, there is that much of a difference. With Verizon you'll get a similar price too. T-Mobile will be cheaper, and some features may not be available. Sprint is the cheapest (for all those features).

 

To me it's foolish to pay around 60% more for AT&T and Verizon. Sprint is the much better deal.

 

jimwayda if you decide to move to at&t your best bet would be with the Blackberry Bold, That way you have use of 3G (UMTS/HSPA) in Europe or the Far East. Good luck

 

Wait for the official phone manual to be leaked/released by a reliable source... or the handset itself to be officially released by Sprint? Otherwise IMO everything else you hear is just rumors... :dunno: